Under Construction: Soon to be largest Hindu Temple in North America

Burnaby, Canada: Hinduism, which is recognized as the oldest as well as the third largest religion in the world, is about to set up a new temple for the community again.

According to a report, the temple, which, when completed is set to become the largest Hindu temple in North America, is about 75% complete and is located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. The temple will be 31,000 square feet and will be accommodating about 800 people – there will be a dining room along with a stage and seats for 800 people as well. The bonus, is that, the temple will also include an auditorium/wedding-hall, a multipurpose Kirtan-Katha room, classrooms, provisions for worship services, and hosting of cultural with religious activities.

The present Burnaby Hindu Temple, is known as the oldest temple in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia and it remains open on all days. The temple also runs a Ganesh Hindi School.

Tire tracks left by a truck can be seen in a drought-stricken paddock on Kahmoo Station property, located on the outskirts of the southwestern Queensland town of Cunnamulla in outback Australia, Aug. 10, 2017. (VOA)

The Hindu Council was the 1st in Australia to launch the “Meat-free Day” campaign on 2nd Oct. 2008 to reduce Greenhouse gas emission. We took this campaign to ARRCC (Australian Religious Response to Climate Change) and renamed it “Eat Less Meat” to appeal to people of multi-faith who are mostly meat-eaters.

10th Anniversary of Eat less Meat campaign by Hindu Council Pixabay

Lot has happened in last ten years. There is much more awareness among people of eating plant-based diet. There is lot more coverage in the main media. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of this launch Mr Vijai Singhal was interviewed at the Darpan Hindi Radio program at 98.5 FM 10-11 am this Sunday, 30 September 2018. ( Hindu Council of Australia)